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GlobalFoundries

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
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AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s degree, 6-7 years in demand planning/S&OP, strong business acumen, collaboration skills, advanced Excel, and hands-on experience with SAP or similar tools. Fluent in English and German.
  • You will forecast demand, analyze data accuracy, collaborate with sales, adjust models, create reports, resolve demand gaps, and ensure safety compliance in all activities.

Requirements

  • Education – Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or related field
  • Experience – 6-7 years minimum experience in: Knowledge of, and experience with forecasting, demand planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
  • Strong business acumen and end market knowledge
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with customers in planning and replenishment discussions based on scenario modeling
  • Strong analytical and modeling skills with hands-on experience with forecasting and planning tools (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Logility, etc.)
  • Strong and deep knowledge and experience with MS Excel
  • Skills: Hands-on experience with forecasting and planning tools (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Logility); experience in an ERP environment (i.e. SAP or Oracle) is preferred
  • Language: Fluent in English and German

Responsibilities

  • Generate, validate, and adjust statistical models by independently running best-fit forecasting algorithms and comparing accuracy with statistical plans
  • Support the Consensus Demand Planning process by providing the statistical forecast, generating insights, and leading the Customer Collaboration process with the customer business managers
  • Analyze statistical demand forecast and compute forecast accuracy metrics (Weighted Forecast Accuracy, Bias, etc.) to make customer-specific forecast input recommendations
  • Partner with Sales to align on the consensus demand plan by reviewing risks and opportunities and building trusted customer relationships to solicit strategic business insights
  • Maintain and modify demand driver inputs based on information from customer business managers
  • Analyze accuracy of demand driver inputs and provide recommendations based on historical data/ demand trends
  • Recommend changes to statistical forecasting models and input parameters to optimize accuracy and reduce bias
  • Work with customer business managers to create and model demand scenarios for customer collaboration meetings
  • Configure dashboards and maintain relevant reports to provide real time insights on forecast performance metrics with ability to drill down to root causes
  • Interface with customer business managers to resolve demand gaps/ imbalances and shape demand
  • Responsible for accuracy of demand forecasting models and inputs
  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Lead Demand Planner at GlobalFoundries?

The primary responsibility of the Lead Demand Planner is to execute a new Forecasting and Demand Planning process by generating, validating, and adjusting statistical models, supporting the Consensus Demand Planning process, and collaborating with sales and customer business managers.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.

How many years of experience are required for the Lead Demand Planner role?

A minimum of 6-7 years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is required.

Is experience with specific forecasting and planning tools necessary for this position?

Yes, hands-on experience with forecasting and planning tools like SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, or Logility is required.

Are there any preferred language requirements for this position?

Yes, fluency in both English and German is required.

What benefits does GlobalFoundries offer for this position?

Benefits include attractive compensation components such as a 13th month salary, bonus payments, assistance with relocation, flexible working time arrangements, opportunities for further development, health-focused amenities, and a corporate culture that emphasizes teamwork and social commitment.

Will the Lead Demand Planner role involve collaboration with other departments?

Yes, the role requires collaboration with Planning, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure effective demand planning.

Is there a focus on professional development in this role?

Yes, GlobalFoundries offers diverse opportunities for further development, including internal qualification offers and promotion of external educational qualifications.

How does GlobalFoundries support work-life balance?

GlobalFoundries supports work-life balance through family-friendly part-time models, trust flextime, and salary conversion into free time.

What is the company culture like at GlobalFoundries?

The company culture emphasizes cooperation at eye level, where everyone is on first-name terms, and includes a budget for individual team events and social commitment through initiatives like GlobalGives.

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GlobalFoundries

One of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

GlobalFoundries Inc. (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF delivers feature-rich solutions that enable its customers to develop innovative products for pervasive chips for high-growth markets. GF provides a broad range of feature-rich process technology solutions with a unique mix of design, development and fabrication services. With an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its customers across the globe. GF is owned by Mubadala Investment Company.